26th United States Congress - Major Events

Major Events

See also: 1839 in the United States, 1840 in the United States, and 1841 in the United States
  • 1839: The first state law permitting women to own property was passed in Jackson, Mississippi
  • January 19, 1840: Captain Charles Wilkes circumnavigated Antarctica, claiming what becomes known as Wilkes Land for the United States.
  • November 7, 1840: U.S. presidential election, 1840: William Henry Harrison defeated Martin Van Buren
  • February 18, 1841: The first ongoing filibuster in the United States Senate began and lasted until March 11

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